Torino Hiking Group: Required Equipment

The following is a list of clothing and equipment required for the Torino Hiking Group excursions.
If you don't have every item, please get in touch with your guide.

• 25-30l backpack (with rainproof cover)
• Waterproof hiking shoes with a resistent sole (better if high-heels)
• Light waterproof hooded jacket (like k-ways)
• Waterproof trouser cover
• Compact downjacket
• Comfortable long trousers (even better if half detachable)
• Short or long thights (for cold weather and or windy days)
• Breathable pile sweater
• Two breathable t-shirts
• Thermal base layer
• Socks (thick or light, depending on the season)
• Scarf or neck warmer
• Headband/Beanie
• Sunglasses
• Gloves
• 1 liter water bottle
• Snacks (we recommend nuts, dried fruit and chocolate)
• First aid kit (bandages, band-aids, disinfectant, latex gloves, thermal blanket)
• Headlamp
• Sunscreen
• Swiss army knife (optional)
• Carabiners and ropes (optional, to attach equipment on the backpack if needed)
• Garbage bag
• Napkins/towels

• Hiking poles, with cap and washer (mandatory for hikes on snow and/or ice)*
• Light crampons (mandatory on snow)*
• Gaiters (if not integrated in the trousers)
• Snowshoes*

*: for these items we can provide rental service. According to availability, the guide will give you the rented equipment at the meeting point.